The Effects of Consumption of Pomegranate Juice on Carotid Intima-Media Thickness

Summary

Increases in carotid artery intima-media thickness (IMT) are correlated with increased risk of stroke and myocardial infarction. The purpose of this study is to assess if pomegranate juice will retard the carotid (IMT) progression rate in men and women who have one or more existing cardiovascular risk factors (current cigarette smoking, hypertension, low HDL-cholesterol, and/or high LDL-cholesterol) upon entrance into the study.

Timeline

Start

2003-09

Primary completion

2005-09

Completion

2005-09

Drugs

Indications